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THE FRONT OFFICE - The Charming House

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Living area
Living area
Interior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
New Plymouth, Taranaki
  • Popular LocationCentre City Shopping Centre18 min walk
  • Popular LocationPukekura Park3 min drive
  • Popular LocationBowl of Brooklands6 min drive
  • AirportNew Plymouth (NPL)13 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Room 1

1 King Bed

Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Room 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

About this property

THE FRONT OFFICE - The Charming House

This charming house is fondly known as The Front Office. It was built in 1929 as business premises for Jones & Sandford Ltd, one of New Plymouth's oldest surviving timber/construction firms. Over the years the owners have brought it into the 21st century with a modern, urban industrial mix with aged features creating a very special and unique space.

The living area feels expansive with high ceiling and large doors that open out to a deck area to beautifully manicured gardens. Special touches create a warm relaxed feel where you can curl up on the couch with a good book. The chef's kitchen is the hub of the house which brings everyone together. It is an outstanding space which is nothing short of wow. Art adorns the walls which captures the ambience and it's sense of luxury.

Three beautifully appointed bedrooms. A huge master bedroom with a comfortable king bed is in a separate wing of the house with its ownultra modern bathroom. In the other wing is a bedroom with two comfortable king beds which you walk though down a passage to another bathroom and the third large bedroom with a queen bed. Additional features include a laundry area with a washing machine and clothes drier, unlimited wifi & central heating throughout. Great off Street Parking in a large carpark area right outside the house, which services Mitre 10 and the Jones and Sandford building.

Right on St Aubyn Street you are a ten minute walk to the CBD for Arts Culture & Shopping. A five minute walk the NP Aquatic Centre and then onto the Scenic Coastal Walkway. Plenty of cafes and takeaways conveniently located close by. Don't miss the opportunity to stay somewhere that has such great local history. Book today.

Please note the cleaning fee: All linen & towels are provided by a commercial linen company and are professionally laundered. Properties have been cleaned prior to guests arrival to meet the Ministry of Health commercial cleaning standards. A part end of stay cleaning service is included. This covers the cleaning of bathrooms, mopping and rubbish removal. Guests are required to leave the property in a tidy and clean state all dishes are washed/the dishwasher loaded and turned on prior to departure.

All Bach Break properties come well equipped with cooking oil, salt, pepper, coffee, tea, milk, cleaning products, dishwasher tablets, dishwashing liquid, toilet paper, liquid hand soap and body wash.

Property manager

Bach Break
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Languages

English

Amenities

Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

New Plymouth

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in New Plymouth CBD, a neighbourhood in New Plymouth. Richmond Cottage and The Gables are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Coastal Walkway and Te Henui Walkway. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stadium Taranaki or Yarrow Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
Map
New Plymouth, Taranaki

What's nearby

  • Puke Ariki - 15 min walk
  • Centre City Shopping Centre - 18 min walk
  • Pukekura Park - 3 min drive
  • Taranaki Base Hospital - 4 min drive
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Treehouse Sports Bar & Cafe - 18 min walk
  • The Good Home Public Bar & Restaurant - 16 min walk
  • Three Sisters Brewery - 16 min walk
  • Frederics - 16 min walk
  • Fresha - 6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is THE FRONT OFFICE - The Charming House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at THE FRONT OFFICE - The Charming House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE FRONT OFFICE - The Charming House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE FRONT OFFICE - The Charming House located?

Located in New Plymouth CBD, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Kawaroa Park, War Memorial and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery. Puke Ariki and Real Tart Gallery are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Max K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and convenient
A spacious house with good amenities and some interesting history. Nice and clean. Only downsides were the keybox was hard to locate and to get to the third bedroom you had to go through the 2nd bedroom. Overall very positive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
This property is stunning inside. Wasn't aware of its location from the listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Judith P.

Family Road Trip
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fantastic to have a base in New Plymouth that was close to town.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Auckland, NOTAVAIL

Enjoyable property
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Unusual property location, however, we loved the beautiful furnishings and bits n pieces including the amazing book collection. A very safe and peaceful place to stay. We will definitely return in future.

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just perfect.
A superb getaway and a perfect retreat to catch up with friends. A funky, fantastically well renovated ex-law office that had all the comforts. Expectation was well exceeded. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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